Virginia B.

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My first experience with a new CPA. They sent me a tax organizer to help me determine the paperwork I would need and were very prompt in answering my questions and phone call. They will be working with stock investments which I always think makes taxes more difficult but they know this and don't appear to mind this. I think they will do a good job and I look forward to working with them when my tax forms arrive. Ginny B.

Mark F.

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After 25 years my tax CPA retired, so I reluctantly sought out another. I selected Charles Allen at random. Charles completed my taxes in a very professional and timely manner. I found Charles to be extremely knowledgeable. He readily answered all my questions. I really appreciate the time he spent with me. Charles has earned my future business.

Ali B.

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I went to several CPA firms before I found Office of Daniel P Allen CPA online. I just started a Limited Liability Company and wanted to complete the form so it would be treated as a S-corportion. Mr. Allen's team spent almost two hours explaining everything they could help me with and what needed to be done. I went to see four CPA's and none of them explained it as well as this group. They are great cpa's and tax pros

Nina H.

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I needed help doing my personal and business taxes for the first time and had no idea where to start. Kelly was very communicative, helpful, and there to answer any questions that I had via email and phone.
Collaboration was easy, and we used Dropbox to exchange all of the necessary documents. Kelly took care of filling out all of the tax paperwork, sent the files to me for review (and walked me through each line item over the phone), and electronically submitted on my behalf. She was insightful about the deductions that applied to my specific situation, and I don't know what I would have done without her! Her rate is also very reasonable.
I would highly recommend Kelly as a CPA, especially for freelance business needs.

JP C.

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We hadn't filed tax returns for several years (almost 10 years!). Once our returns were filed, Keithly & Glenn Tax Consulting also filed an offer in compromise with the IRS. It was accepted and we not only saved thousands but no longer have to worry about liens, garnishments, etc.
They provide trustworthy (most important to us), fast, reliable, affordable, and confidential services. They are a local company (we support local) and provide personalized services. You won't get lost in the crowd like when dealing with bigger, national companies.
They now handle all our tax returns and sure make the tax season a breeze!
JP

Vince S.

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John Taylor has done my business and personal taxes for 20 years. His work is excellent. He often helps me assess my business practices and offers tax strategies that save money.
I find that John's rates are very reasonable. With John I get excellent value for the cost.
Feel free to contact me if you need more details.
Vince Seif
VP/CFO DVA Enterprises
816-665-4482

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I am extremely dedicated in helping my clients and customers in the preparation of their tax filing needs. It is very satisfying to be able to assist those that are not able to handle the preparation and filing of their income tax returns.

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Does your small business need some accounting assistance? I am a certified public accountant with over 15 years experience in both public and private industry. I can help you with your small business with accounting, budgeting, account reconciliation, financial reporting and any of your Microsoft Office product needs. If you need some help, I am reliable and provide highly professional services at a low-cost.

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The office of Daniel P. Allen CPA is a registered CPA firm with offices in Overland Park, KS and Lawrence, KS. The firm provides a wide array of services including tax preparation for individuals and small businesses. We believe that you should spend your time on your area of expertise and leave the accounting to us. This allows you more time to do what you do best; focus on your career or business.
The owner/acting managing partner meets with all clients to ensure the firm is a good fit for the client's engagement. He also personally reviews every project before it leaves the office. The firm does not bill for initial consultations, telephone calls or faxes. We believe that regular contact throughout the year is necessary for the CPA and the client to have a mutually beneficial relationship.
The firm is open year-round and accepts cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. The firm also has strategic alliances with certified financial planners and financial advisers, real estate experts, insurance experts, banks and credit card processors, making the firm a virtual one-stop shop for an individual or small business.
The services we offer include the following:
- Taxation compliance for small businesses
- Taxation compliance for individuals
- Taxation planning/consulting
- Accounting
- Recordkeeping
- Bookkeeping
- Management advisory services
- Forensic accounting
- Fraud examinations
- Litigation support

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I am a self-employed CPA with over 20 years of experience in accounting and tax applications. I have also experience with QuickBooks application, income tax preparations and consulting for business clients. Customer service is highly important as part of my services.

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We are a local business that provides individual/business tax preparation and financial reporting/bookkeeping services to Kansas City metro area. We started the business in 2009 and have experience in various types of tax preparation. We have Certificate Public Accountant and Registered Tax Return Preparer to review each client's tax return before filing.

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Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Thumbtack.

What is an accountant?

Accountants are financial professionals who have received an accounting degree from a four-year university or college. By trade, accountants prepare, maintain and examine the financial statements of an individual, business or institution. An accountant prepares reports for tax purposes and can also perform audits of public companies. Common tasks include creating budgets, analyzing profits and losses of a company, processing payroll, preparing financial statements for company leadership, and creating and maintaining financial database systems for a company.

Accountants do not automatically have a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation unless they have passed the Uniform CPA Examination and received the proper license. Regardless of whether they are CPA certified or not, accountants can assist businesses and individuals with bookkeeping and financial reporting, while CPAs are more knowledgeable in tax codes as a result of the CPA licensing examination and continuing education requirements. CPAs are also eligible to represent clients before the IRS if audit support is required, while a non-CPA accountant is not. Academic background, years in the field and professional reputation all can affect an accountant’s rates.

How much does it cost to hire an accountant?

Accountants’ rates vary based on their education, licenses, experience, and the work for which they are being hired. An accountant may charge an hourly rate when a company or individual needs their services on a short-term basis, such as when performing an audit or requesting assistance setting up a financial database or process. Hourly rates can range as widely as $40 per hour to $300 or more per hour, depending on your geographic location and the accountant. Check out the average hourly rate for accounting services in your region.

Accountants may offer a package rate for weekly, monthly or annual services to reward ongoing customers. Many accountants offer online services where small businesses can access online accounting software and payroll assistance, and the accountant — for a monthly or other recurring fee — provides financial analysis and reporting of their numbers. For basic monthly accounting services, an accountant might charge anywhere from $75 to $500 or more, depending on what was included in a given package, the size of the client’s business, and the complexity of work requested. Nationally, full-time staff accountants earn between $40,000 and $80,000, depending on experience and other factors.